Real-World Topics: Medicinal ChemistryArrietta ClaussInstructors often look for real-world topics that interest students when designing labs and preparing lectures. The chemistry associated with drugs is a fertile area, and the archives of the Journal can be a resource for interesting drug-related activities to enhance student learning.Clauss, Arrietta. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1657.

Enrichment / Review Materials |

Drugs / Pharmaceuticals |

Medicinal Chemistry |

Applications of Chemistry

Molecular Models of Polymers Used in Sports EquipmentWilliam F. ColemanThe Featured Molecules this month are a number of monomers and their associated polymers used in making equipment for a variety of high-impact sports. The molecules provide students with an introduction to an important area of applied chemistry and also enable them to examine complex structures using the models they have seen applied to small molecules.Coleman, William F. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1456.

Molecular Modeling |

Molecular Properties / Structure |

Applications of Chemistry

Today's Science for Tomorrow's ScientistsCaroline PharrToday's Science for Tomorrow's Scientists (TSTS) is an interactive Web site containing modular instructional units that introduce current science research through online tutorials. Research groups can use images, movies, and other interactive functions to share their work with others, particularly students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.Pharr, Caroline. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1453.